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OldBaldy1701E

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5. I believe there have been instances where a person has been granted 'state citizenship' as an 'honor'-type thing.

Reply to MichMan (Reply #3)

Fri Apr 11, 2025, 07:25 PM

Apr 11

I believe that Lafayette was given state status in both NC and VA. I know that was a long time ago, but that was the only example that I could think of, and I may be wrong about that. I always thought it was an honor akin to the 'keys to the city'.

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North Carolina Supreme Court Rules to Count Some Ballots, Reject Others [View all] dweller Apr 11 OP

My husband's uncle is on the list. He registered to vote in 71 and has voted in every election. ms liberty Apr 11 #1

Griffen will probably dweller Apr 11 #2

Why would someone living overseas who has never lived in NC be allowed to cast votes in a NC election? MichMan Apr 11 #3

I really can't answer that dweller Apr 11 #4

I believe there have been instances where a person has been granted 'state citizenship' as an 'honor'-type thing. OldBaldy1701E Apr 11 #5

Interesting; one wouldn't think that would lead to voting privileges MichMan Apr 11 #6

Read last nite that dweller Apr 12 #7